How much does a parking attendant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for parking attendants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 217
- Jobs in the area
- 3,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| 90th | $43,990 | $21.15 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for parking attendants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking attendant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.75 ($36,930 a year).
Do parking attendants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $36,930 against $35,150 nationally, 5% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $37,220, so Washington pays 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for parking attendant pay?
28 of 217 metro areas with data.
How much does a parking attendant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,990 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.